Patrick Harrell's life was at a dead end as he helped deliver ale
to the local taverns in Gloucester, Massachusetts, in the year
1778. The orphaned fourteen year-old boy was mistreated by Eli
Smith, the wagon driver, who claimed to be protecting the
youngster, but in reality mocked him and used him as an unpaid
servant.
Patrick is spotted by Captain Robert Morton, the captain of the
American privateer ship "Freeport." The captain invites Patrick to
join the crew of the "Freeport" as an apprentice seaman and
helmsman. Patrick sees the invitation as a way out of his unhappy
life. During the next five months at sea Patrick must grow into an
able seaman aboard the "Freeport" or end up back in Gloucester with
no job or home. It is during the chase and attempted capture of
several British merchant ships that Patrick discovers whether he
has grown into an important member of the Freeport's crew.
General
| Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
June 2004 |
| First published: |
June 2004 |
| Authors: |
George C. Richardson
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
| Pages: |
116 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-595-66405-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Historical fiction
Promotions
|
| LSN: |
0-595-66405-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780595664054 |
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